Diamond and Hoof Handling, 7-21-17

Since my last blog, Diamond and I have backed up to a point where I thought she was successful.  And she is, as long as I stay with the right front.  I have, after all, spent more time with that … Continue reading →

Backsliding? Diamond, 7-13-17

“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” My last blog post was about loving latent learning because Diamond pleasantly surprised me by offering clean leg lifts on both front legs and letting me catch and … Continue reading →

Diamond, Foot Handling and Latent Learning, 7-10-17

I love latent learning! Diamond and I have continued to practice hoof handling, although I don’t train anyone on the weekends because I’m busy knocking on doors for my political campaign. Diamond’s feet were done last Friday with the help … Continue reading →

Diamond and Hoof Handling, 7-6-17

We have been working on hoof handling lately because the trimmer is coming tomorrow.  I’ve been trying to put hoof handling at the top of the list, but there have been lots of other things to work on as well. … Continue reading →

Diamond and Foot Handling, 7-1-17

I just want to catch everyone up on what Diamond and I have been up to lately. There is so much that needs to be done and they’re all top priority: * Haltering * Stationing * Foot Handling * Shots … Continue reading →